Whether you grill all winter long, or dust off the bbq just in time for the warmer weather, it’s always good to be prepared for your next grilling session. Here is a list of some great grilling essentials to fully prepare you for this grilling season.
Grill Brush
Before you can get started grilling up your favorite dishes, it’s essential to start with a clean surface. A good grill brush is a staple in the grilling process and can prevent foods from sticking to your grill grates. Here are a couple great options to add to your bbq toolkit.
Alpha Grillers Grill Brush and Scraper
Char-Broil Nylon Bristle Grill Brush with Cool Clean Technology
Cuisinart Grill Cleaning Brush and Scraper
Meat Thermometer
Opening and closing your grill during the preheating and cooking process can impact how quickly your grill gets to the correct temperature as well as overall cooking time. Investing in a good meat thermometer that can check the temperature of your grill without having to open the lid will make a big difference in your grilling process. Here are a couple smart thermometers to check out.
ThermoPro Wireless Meat Thermometer with Dual Meat Probe
Meater Plus Smart Thermometer with Bluetooth
Chicken Leg Rack
Some might not consider this one an “essential”, but once you’ve grilled the perfect chicken legs, you’ll probably add it to your essentials list, too. This Chicken Leg Hanger from Traeger allows you to easily smoke 12 chicken legs at once. Check it out on the Traeger website here.
Stainless Steel Skewers
These lay-flat skewers are perfect for whipping up some kabobs on the grill. The flat design keeps food from spinning as you flip the skewers. The best part? They’re only $15 for a 12 pack on Amazon. Add them to your next Prime order here.
Grill Basket
This grill basket from Proud Grill can help separate your meat from your vegetables, or you can remove the inside dividers and cook a small full fish or rack of ribs, etc. The perforated dividers make this grill rack versatile and perfect for summer BBQ’s. Learn more about the Proud Grill Company Grill Basket here.
Chimney Starter
If you’re using a charcoal grill, this chimney starter is a game changer. A chimney starter allows you to start your grill quicker without using any lighter fluid – which leads to a quicker cooking time without the chemicals. Check out the Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter here.
Heat Resistant Gloves
Protect your hands from the open flames of your grill with these silicone heat-resistant gloves. These gloves can withstand temperatures up to 500° F and are non-slip. These can be used for grilling as well as cooking inside your home. Check them out on Amazon here.
Oven Rack & Grill Cleaner
This cleaner is dual purpose and can clean both your oven racks as well as your grill grates and eliminates the need to use heat in order to clean your grill. It’s currently only $14 when ordered on Amazon!
Pellet Storage Bin
Keeping your pellets dry in the colder months is essential for safe and easy grilling. This dry bin from Traeger keeps your pellets dry and fresh, and the stackable design allows you to use multiple bins to store different pellets with ease. Each bin can store up to 22 lbs of pellets. Check out the Traeger Pellet Stay Dry Bin on Amazon here.